Apr. 1858. A LONG DRIFT. 89 



During our 250 days in the ice-pack of Baffin's Bay and 

 Davis' Strait, we were drifted n 94 geographical or 1385 

 statute miles, and this is the longest drift I know of. Our 

 winter may be considered as having been rather mild but 

 very windy. 



As long ago as 2nd January I noted in this diary, that 

 our movement seemed due almost exclusively to the wind ; 

 in the Appendix will be found some interesting remarks on 

 the effect of wind in producing ice movement. 



We are now steering for Holsteinborg where I intend to 

 refit, and to refresh the crew : it has the reputation of being 

 the best place on the coast for reindeer. 



